Bader Pretorius kicked with accuracy from the right flank for a penalty late in the first half and then, following the interval, Harlon Klaasen accelerated through to seemingly put the hosts in complete control.

However, the Dragons were soon back in the contest through Jordan Williams, before both sides received a pair of yellow cards.

Alulutho Tshakweni – just off the bench – and Leon Brown went after the scrum collapsed, while Lloyd Fairbrother did not use his arms in the tackle and then Michael Makase smashed into Williams.

The Kings looked to have held on until Lewis was presented with an opportunity to kick for the posts late on and duly delivered.

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